提灯に釣鐘

提灯に釣り鐘

Reading

Kana: ちょうちんにつりがね

Romaji: chōchinnitsurigane

Definition

exp

1

paper lanterns and temple bells (esp. as an example of two things looking similar on the outside, but of a completely different nature); (like) chalk and cheese; you can't judge a book by its cover

Note: obscure term

See also: 月と鼈 (reading つきとすっぽん)

Kanji

提

Readings: テイ、 チョウ、 ダイ、 さ.げる

Meanings: propose, take along, carry in hand

灯

Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり

Meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights

釣

Readings: チョウ、 つ.る、 つ.り、 つ.り-

Meanings: angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare

鐘

Readings: ショウ、 かね

Meanings: bell, gong, chimes